Holiday Sales Nov. 4 to 6, Nanaimo Nanaimo Pottery Co-op Winter Show and Sale Fri., Noon to 8 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. & Sun., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The location is Beban Park, 2300 Bowen Road, Nanaimo. Free admission to all and no tax on pottery! All purchasers will be entered in a free draw for a pottery item. We are looking forward to seeing you there! Nov. 4 & 5, Vernon The Okanagan Potters Association Annual Winter Show + Sale Fri., 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. & Sat., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ‘This is Vernon's premier pottery sale. Collectors and new buyers will enjoy a wide variety of quality pieces in this two day show featuring some of the best potters and artisans in the Okanagan. You will have a chance to meet the artists in the relaxed atmosphere of the conference room at the Best Western Vernon Lodge. Free admission and parking. Nov. 5, Surrey Fraser Valley Potters Guild CHRISTMAS POTTERY SALE 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. jas Featuring the work of more than 20 potters at the Newton Cultural Centre, 13530 72nd Ave, Surrey. Contact Pat Schendel, Ph: 604- 594-0470, fraservalleypg@hotmail.com Nov. 5, Campbell River COMOX VALLEY POTTERS CLUB HOLIDAY POTTERY SALE 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Potters from Campbell River to Quadra Island to the Comox Valley gather together at the Sportsplex in Campbell River for a ONE day sale of exceptional pottery. We have a rich heritage of potters along mid / north Vancouver Island and this is an opportunity to see a wide selection of pottery. Campbell River Sportsplex, 1800 S Alder St. Nov. 6 through Dec. 2, Lower Mainland Maria Palotas: Christmas Craft Fairs 2011 maripottery@gmail.com www.maripottery.com Norwegian Christmas Fair Nov. 6, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Scandinavian Community Centre, 6540 Thomas Street, Burnaby (off Kensington) Christmas Craft Show at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts Nov. 10, 12 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 11, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 12, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 13, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Shadbolt Centre, 6450 Deer Lake Avenue, Burnaby Swedish Christmas Market Nov. 19, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. & Nov. 20, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Scandinavian Community Centre, 6540 Thomas Street, Burnaby (off Kensington) The 19th Annual Happening Arts & Crafts Fair Nov. 26 & 27, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 23000 116th Avenue, Maple Ridge Gifts Galore Craft Fair Shrine Centre Dec. 2 & 3,10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 4, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 3550 Wayburne Way, Burnaby Nov. 11 to 13, West Vancouver CRACKERJACK 2011 Fri., 3 to 9 p.m. (artists' reception at 7 p.m.); Sat., 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. & Sun., Noon to 4 p.m. CRACKERJACK 2011 is a fine arts and craft show which showcases and sells only the BEST of B.C.'s arts and crafts. PGBC members participating: Jinny Whitehead, Jackie Frioud, Gillian McMillan, Sheila Morissette and Maggi Kneer. Refreshments will be served. ‘The Music Box, 1564 Argyle Ave. GUILD ee of BRITISH COLUMBIA a Potters Guild of BC Newsletter : November 2011 12